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Deviated Septum Surgery (Septoplasty) Can Be Just That
It is something of an open secret in entertainment circles that surgery to correct a deviated septum is often code for “nose job.” There is an ounce of truth to this, of course: by definition, nasal septoplasty is a procedure which reshapes the tissues in your nose, correcting a midline problem to restore symmetry and better … Continue reading Deviated Septum Surgery (Septoplasty) Can Be Just That
View More >>The Connection Between Sleep Apnea and…Gout?
Sleep sits at the center of our lives, which may be why not getting enough of it has been shown to carry broad health risks. Some of these include an elevated risk of stroke, mood disorders, even diminished IQ. And now, there’s gout. As a recent study helped illuminate, your blood chemistry is affected by … Continue reading The Connection Between Sleep Apnea and…Gout?
View More >>Bird Flu Flying Back
The H7N9 bird flu has been known and studied for some time, but that doesn’t mean scientists have found a foolproof way to contain the disease if it becomes more transmissible. And with this week’s announcement of 14 new cases out of mainland China, global concern is on the rise. The principal fear is that … Continue reading Bird Flu Flying Back
View More >>Another Sleep Apnea Device Makes a Splash
I have covered the universe of CPAP alternatives before in this space, and it isn’t a mystery why: Because the famous masks are so unwieldy, millions of sleep apnea sufferers who might otherwise benefit from positive airway pressure opt to go without them at night. As a consequence, medical device producers are constantly searching for … Continue reading Another Sleep Apnea Device Makes a Splash
View More >>The Hypnosis of Diagnosis
Proper diagnosis is both art and science—a mix of careful listening, accumulated knowledge, pattern recognition, and instinct. There are some who are better at this than others, but all physicians receive extensive training in the skill before leaving medical school and residency. Still, problems can arise when rare or misleading symptoms present, which is why … Continue reading The Hypnosis of Diagnosis
View More >>The NYT on the Antibiotic Flood
Many of you know that I have become concerned about the overprescribing of antibiotics for ENT issues, especially sinusitis. The reason is simple: these powerful drugs are being used unnecessarily for an increasing number of ailments that cannot benefit from their use, which is leading to stronger resistance across the population. Now a highly regarded … Continue reading The NYT on the Antibiotic Flood
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